We have been trying a number of oil-free dressings lately and this one is definitely the best so far. It’s ridiculously simple, truly creamy, and just explodes with flavor. The recipe below makes enough for a few large salads but you may find yourself doubling it and using it every day (or is that just me?). Try this and see if you don’t […]

I know the name doesn’t really say much about this salad dressing, but you’ll have to trust me on this one, it is amazing! I’ve adapted this from the Engine 2 Diet’s “E2 Basics Dressing” (an even more anemic title than mine), and I make sure we always have a good supply on hand. I really don’t spend much time making this – […]

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids because they are necessary to our health, but are not produced by our bodies. The only way to get omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is to ingest food containing these essential nutrients, and a healthy diet contains a balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Why should we increase our intake of essential […]

I make it a point to eat a lot of leafy greens every day, so it’s great when my salad dressing promotes good health as well. Avocados are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and they contain 3 times the potassium found in bananas. Try this super easy and delicious oil-free salad dressing on your favorite greens today! 1 vine-ripened tomato, cut into […]

Gomasio is a flavorful condiment made from toasted sesame seeds and coarse salt. It is as simple to make as it sounds – toast sesame seed and salt together in a heavy skillet (I always use my hefty cast-iron) and grind it up. The ratio of sesame seeds to salt can vary from 5 to 1 to 15 to 1, depending on your […]